Scott Ruta, MPT, ATC, C.Ped
Founder, Owner, & Lead Physical Therapist
Founder, Owner, & Lead Physical Therapist
Personal Quote: "There’s nothing more rewarding than helping people regain their health and return to the activities they enjoy. When patients who have never found relief through other therapists and treatments come to me and I’m able to help them, I know I’m in the right profession."
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Scott started his practice in 1998 as Whitefish Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab. Scott grew the practice to include many other services including specialized sports training programs, occupational therapy, & speech therapy services.
Community Involvement: Scott and Whitefish Therapy has always been heavily involved in the community. Click here to go to our events page which outlines many of the philanthropies and other organizations supported. Scott has been a guest lecturer at numerous businesses and an educator at Flathead Community College on Body Mechanics, has trained many local school athletes for fall sports, and is very active in his Church.
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Education: Scott earned his Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis, MO.
He also holds a B.S. in Athletic Training from Carthage College in Kenosha, WI.
Continuing Education: Medical Screening for Physical Therapists, McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment Part A, Functional Relationships of the Lower Half, Richard Jackson Pelvic Assessment, Big Sky Sports Medicine Conference, Recognition and Treatment of Shoulder Joint Injuries, Practical Nutrition for Fitness Professionals, Lumbo-pelvic Integration, Therapeutic Yoga, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Take the Next Step, & The Running Course.
Memberships: American Physical Therapy Association, National Athletic Trainer’s Association, Whitefish Chamber of Commerce.
Hobbies: Fly fishing, hunting, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, backpacking, and working with local athletes.
He also holds a B.S. in Athletic Training from Carthage College in Kenosha, WI.
Continuing Education: Medical Screening for Physical Therapists, McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment Part A, Functional Relationships of the Lower Half, Richard Jackson Pelvic Assessment, Big Sky Sports Medicine Conference, Recognition and Treatment of Shoulder Joint Injuries, Practical Nutrition for Fitness Professionals, Lumbo-pelvic Integration, Therapeutic Yoga, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Take the Next Step, & The Running Course.
Memberships: American Physical Therapy Association, National Athletic Trainer’s Association, Whitefish Chamber of Commerce.
Hobbies: Fly fishing, hunting, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, backpacking, and working with local athletes.
Scott Ruta has been my “go to” Physical Therapist since 2004 when I had surgery for a torn meniscus and in 2006 for recovery from a torn rotor cuff surgery. His empathy and communication style encouraged and directed me, while he gave me the right type motivation to get me to do my exercises. While on vacation in 2012 I spent 3 days in a CA hospital as a multitude of doctors tried to figure out why I was having back spasms and could not stand or walk for any length of time. I went to two Physical Therapists and a chiropractor in CA with no relief from my pain. I immediately sought out Scott’s expertise when we returned home. I sent Scott all the CA imaging and reports ahead of time and he was well prepared to discuss my situation for our first appointment. Scott diagnosed my problem and within two sessions and one simple exercise, I was on the mend and able to rejoin the living. If I am ever in pain again, I will catch the first plane home to be evaluated by Scott. - Curt B.
